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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.03, 2,468.79 and 723.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.03, 2,468.79 and 723.09 is: 1,083.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.03 : 2,468.79 = 723.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.03/2,468.79 = 723.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.03x = 2,468.79 × 723.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.03x = 1,785,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,157.36/1,647.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.86

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